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Kirsten! So glad that you and your sister could join us! It was a fun group! Also glad you made it home all safe and sound. How neat that your restriction is back and feeling right! It's such a wierd thing to get the restriction right. You'll hafta let us know when your back with your freebie trip...I love any reason to gather for RR night! Keep us posted with the progress of your new fill. Have a good one!

Hi, Threedogpeople! Welcome to the board! So you're coming down from Canada, eh? (sorry, just had to!) And your hubby is going to be banded on the 19th? Yay! What a wonderful new beginning for your new year! And Happy Anniversary too! I hope the weather cooperates for you, but I guess your used to it being from so far north. And you can still cook together! Healthier foods can be exotic and sexy too! (almost more when they are hard to find, expensive ingredients.) I wish him all the luck with the rest of his time on the diet and with the surgery. What water supplement have you found with caffiene? I'm always looking for new things! The diet coke thing is hard to stop. I love diet coke. I can rarely get it down now, and I really can't chug it without serious consequenses...(chugging gives you that blast of flavor, cold and carbonation burn in your thoat that is just so satisfying!) Again...Congrats! And keep us posted on how he's doing!:whoo:

Hey, everyone! Last night was fun! So good to meet Kirsten and her sister Diana, and John! And always great to see everyone else! Maalani...I sure missed you! Hopefully next month? I think that the second Thursday of the month works out fairly well for most. Does that make it January 10th? Well, gonna post the pics! Sorry I was so chatty! Hopefully better next month! Picture 1...from left to right-back: Kirsten, Amy, Patricia, John and Dee left to right-front Michelle, Marilyn and Anita The third picture is Diana and Kirsten. The rest you all know!

oh ya...bookholder....are you coming? You haven't posted in forever either! Hope to see everyone there tonight!

Tarheel~ I'm sorry your so sore! Everyone takes this so differently...here's hoping the pain meds work well and its over soon....cuz you know what??? YOUR A BANDSTER NOW!!!!! WOOHOO! You're so on your way! Congrats!!!! Munchkin~ I'm glad your feeling better! What are you thinking of your band? I know its new...but it makes you think while you are recovering. Brandy~ are ya out there?! How did it go? How are you feeling? Did ya get banded?! Let us know when your feeling up to posting! Congrats! I'll be seeing some of you tonight....Mare....are you out there? Are you coming tonight? I hope so! You haven't posted in so long. Hope all is well and we can catch up tonight! See you soon!

VABandster~ good luck with your fill. Here's hoping its hit on the first shot and filled to the perfect restriction! At least you'll be with us tonight and you can see how tight it is before you head back.

Drews! Its the Arapahoe exit! Woo hoo...that storm better wait until after 11pm!!!! Cant wait to see ya!

Glad your baby is out, Dynamo! And so glad he's feeling better. That was a quick recovery...yay for him! Mona! OMG:omg:! Thats a riot! What a sweet hubby you have! And those people will have quite the story to tell! VABandster~ so glad you made it here safely! And you will have to share tomorrow how you were able to get round trip tickets for free! Wonder if I can do that to Vegas???? Well, my scale is still moving, and I couldn't be happier. I know, its just a number, but it makes me feel better to see it go down. I only have 4 more pounds to reach my January 4th goal. Woo hoo! Now if I can be good throughout the rest of the holidays....and next week starts the mass pile of people that are coming...my brother, his girlfriend, my nephew and his new wife, mom and dad inlaw, and my brother in law and his wife....oh my! With that comes all the sweets, dinners out, dessert pies...oh crap! And all that crap food goes down so easy.... I'll end on that note, thinking about a nice chunk of peppermint bark.:hungry:

Yay, Brandy!!!!!!!! Prayers and good vibes going your way....We'll be thinking of you! Post when your up to it and feeling better! Soon you'll be a Bandster!!!!!!:whoo::clap2: woo hoo!!!!!!

Yay, Drews!!!!! I hope I get up there! See ya!:whoo::clap2:

Yay, Missmona! You made it! Not that we thought you wouldn't, we just worry! Its been an adventure for me to learn to drive in this stuff! And I was a train wreck too before...So I think you are just normal! You'll make it through the nerves...you really will! I cried for no reason before hand, and was so uptight! When you're all done, you'll be so glad! You'll really be taking charge of something that seems so unmanagable! You can do it! We'll be rooting and praying for you! Just post here as much as you need too. I posted like every 10 minutes the day of my surgery...heehee. And it was at 2:30 I think? Thats a lot of posts! YOU CAN DO IT, MISSMONA! SOON YOU'LL BE A BANDSTER! WOOHOO!:whoo:

Dee~ my Doc is a she! I picked her on purpose cuz my last doc of 20 years was a man...and I don't think they actually listen to what a woman has to say about how they are feeling (medically). My hubby and I had the same Doc before, and I will tell you, the way he was treated in the office and the way I was treated was really different. He really listened to my hubby about how he was feeling....not me so much. Just "here's whats wrong, take this..." And yes, she does have a few other Band patients. And she said that they really like their bands too. However, I'm not sure how much faith she has in the band. I think she feels that counciling and figuring out why people eat the way they eat is more important. And, I'm thinking of putting it all together, just as Michelle does. She gave me the name of a shrink that she feels can really solve a lot of my head problems with food. I just may give it a shot after Christmas. Also she said she had a Doc friend that wrote a book called "My Big Fat Greek Diet" that is worth giving a read. She said he had started out at about 475 and is now about 215? and wrote about his journey. I can't remember his name, but I know thats the name of the book. I guess I'll give it a read. I've read hundreds of other diet books and such! And my doc, thus far, has given me some good advice! Perhaps I can pass it around our group when I'm done...

Good morning, All! Well, I did talk to my Doc about my band and time released meds. She did express some concern. I went on Wellbutrin XL 150 mg instead of the 300 mg. ( I thought I was feeling better until I jumped up in dosage). The BRAND name med is quite small and dissolves differently then the generic. (No generic at this time for 150 mg, just 300 mg) And from what I understand...all generic time release meds dissolve differently than brand name. (different cheaper coatings involved) And I also found out that generic wellbutrin XL in the 300 mg dose is not the same at all as the name brand. It has been found to dissolve at a much faster rate releasing more medicine quicker. Sooo, I figure if that huge generic pill dissolves faster anyhow and it manages to sit in that pouch even a little longer, maybe even more medicine was released at a faster rate. Perhaps that is why I felt so bad on it. Just a theory. But the difference in generic and name brand is not a theory.(for Wellbutrin XL) Its very real and there is a class action lawsuit going on right now against the makers of the generic pill. Wouldn't you think the pharmasists would tell you something that important and let you make the decision on whether you want to pay the extra to have the name brand? And why hasn't that generic been pulled from the market? Just my two cents...and what I've found out. (My Doc also wants to stay away from generic time release meds. I seem to have a great GP!) Have a great day all!:biggrin1:

Good morning, All! Well, Mother Nature is giving us some more of the white stuff...rats! I managed to get some shopping done for the kids yesterday, but still have a ton of schtuff to do...Plus I gotta try and get out to the Docs today. I'm pretty much feeling my ole self again...woohoo, and actually slept last night. (weird to be happy to get back to that regular crappy feeling you had before you started an antidepressant!) Oh my, alert on my puter....Wesley's school has been cancelled...district 20 is closed. Guess he gets to play all day! Here's a question for all of you....will the lap band interfere with time-released medications? Just wondering if anyone had heard anything on that. Does Missmona get banded today? Good luck to her! Munchkin~~~how ya feeling? Is it getting better for you all the time? Dynamo~ how was your trip down yesterday? Things had melted off pretty good here by afternoon yesterday...but here it is again to make sure we get to shovel! Blah! VABandster~ hope your flight and all goes well tomorrow. Nice and smooth! And your fill too! Here's hoping he hits it on the first shot and to the exact amount you need! Well, hope I can make it Thursday night. Only time and the weather will tell. You know what a baby and pouter I am if I can't get up there!:phanvan Have a great day!

Wow, Michelle, you be really careful driving down. And I'm really sorry about your son. It's such a painful condition while its flaired. Hope he feels better real soon. Have a great night all....oh, by the way, I stopped taking my med. I just couldn't get used to it. I know it was only 3 weeks, but yesterday is the worst day I've had in a really long time. Every day was getting worse. So today, I said no more. I have an appointment tuesday so I'll be able to discuss it with my doc then. So here's hoping its outta my system soon! Night-night!:notagree

Awwwwwwww, Munchkin! I'm sorry your so sore! It will get better soon. I think your through the worst of it. The first three to four days are kinda rough...Pretty weird about the cravings too. But you can enjoy Beef flavored boullion to curb your meat craving! (not the same as a steak you say?) And thats neat about your dogs. I think they know too. My doggy knows when my kids are sick and she sticks right by their side. Hang in there! You are a Bandster now! Woo hoo!

Missmona~Hi! I'm from Phx too. Moved to the Springs 2 years ago after spending my whole life there. Born at St Joe's! Anyways, ya its cold. Boots, scarfs, coats (if you own one...I didn't when we first got here!) It continued to snow all day here and now there is piles of it out there. Couple of inches and its a warm 18 degrees out there. The Springs is about a 50 minute drive to Parker. Although....cold here and cold there are two different things. I know if its in the 40s there, its truly cold. The 40s here, if the sun is out, is just lovely. Its an odd thing that still amazes me. (kinda like snow coming out of the sky...) Do be very careful driving up! Things should be much better when you get here though. And the construction through New Mexico will just drive you nuts...we just drove back a month ago. I think we counted 21 different construction zones through there. EEEEK! And good luck, we'll be thinking about you! Soon you'll be on the other side, a Bandster! Post afterwards when you are able to. We all get like worry warts on here!

Taynah~ What beautiful children! And you and your boyfriend make a great looking couple! Thank you so much for posting them...even in your busy momma frenzie! Munchkin! How are you feeling? Okay? Why do you need cheering up? Are you a hurtin' unit? Keep us posted and use all the meds the Doc gave you if you need them! Even the one that travels the "wrong" path! Take care of yourself and keep us posted when you can. We got fog, ice, freezing rain, and finally snow yesterday and last night. Ick! It just looks nasty out there... Rats. But its supposed to be nice by Thursday! Woo hoo! So hopefully I'll make it there! Also, thought that I would share...my scale is moving! Not as fast as I would hope, but its going! I finally got below 220...its in the teens! Woo hoo...onederland here I come! I don't think that I have weighed this in over 10 years...yeah! I still have only bought a few new clothes, so really, I look pretty sloppy most of the time. Oh well! I have 6 more lbs for my Jan 4th goal...I think that I can make it! Have a great day all...I'll be home...rats. With so much to do, too. Oh well, what ya gonna do? Heehee!

Taynah~Congrats on your new Lil' Man. There's just nothing like a small, beautiful life all full of love...and nothing like the smell of a baby's head....mmmmm babies! (makes me want another, for just a brief moment!) I hope that everyone settles into a good routine and your able to get some good sleep:notagree. Again, congratulations. What a wonderful Christmas present! And yes, some pics would be great, when you get a chance! :hug:

Munchkin!!!!!! Welcome to band land! Woo hoo!:whoo::clap2:

"Get out of your mind and into your life." Wow, I've never heard that before. Well, it's going on my fridge too. I actually needed that right now. I started a new med last week (antidepressant) and I've now been on full strength for two days and its making me a little anxious and amped. (diet pill type of feeling) That's just the saying I need! VaBandster~ leftovers are the worst for me, too. Even reheated. And that just makes no sense at all. And yes, just hearing you mention chicken and rice made me get the golf ball! Dynamo~ how was your day yesterday? Always remember, Today is a new day! Have a great one, everyone! I'll be spazzing somewhere trying to get used to this med!

Dee! Holy Moly, Girl! What an afternoon you've had! I'm so sorry that it didn't go as planned. Rats. But its really great that you were able to get in for monday. Sometimes I wonder if they know how hard it is to schedule time off work and all? I really hope that they don't want too much extra for the overnight. That, for me, would be one of those let them bill me and I'll make payments kinda things. Well, I will start rooting for you for Monday! Yeah Monday! :whoo:

Dee!!!!! Woo hoo! Its almost here! I'll be thinking of you tomorrow! You'll do great. Give us a hayho when you're up to it! Isn't it freaky exciting! :clap2::whoo::clap2::whoo::clap2::whoo::clap2:

Tied2bfit~Don't worry! It's all fluid and that comes and goes on a whim! Oh, I wanted to ask you, is dependent edema the same as pitting edema? This pre-op diet is not to lose weight, but to shrink your liver. Weight loss just happens to be a happy side effect. Oh, also, sorry your turkey dinner sucked. Sad when your looking forward to at least the turkey part (cuz the rest is pretty much not okay pre-op) and even that was crappy. I was sad for you! I'll save you some of my turkey. (hummmm, what color would it be by the time you can eat it/I see you? Heehee!) Dynamo~ Ya for a good day!:clap2: Even eggs are being a bugger for me today...so I had some chocolate....crap! Must stay away from the chocolate! Shelbicallie~ Hurray for your second fill. Let us know how it does for you. The next few days should dial ya in! Those first few meals after a fill can be scary! Hi Gurlygirl! Good to see ya on!

Good morning! Well, we made it through one holiday! Woo hoo! And my scale only says 1/2 lb up! I wonder how that happened? I don't care, I'll take it! I took my brother back to the airport today and we didn't just eat together cuz he's trying to shave some weight too. But he'll be back in 3 weeks or so for Christmas! Yeah! It's time to start on those 10 lbs I want gone before Jan 4th! Lap~ congrats! Is this through the daughter that just got married? You're just way too young to be a gramma! Marcy~ so good to hear from you and you do look maaaaaaaaaaahvalous! You're pictures are just great! Dynamo~ Sorry the "mind" food issues are still so close to the surface. I had some issues with my Turkey dinner. I just really wanted to pig out. I meant to ask you the other night how your paintings were going. So glad you got a chance to create some more! Take all your frustrations and just paint them out. Mal~ Hi! Did you have a good turkey day? Crazy and busy with all that company? Tied2bfit~ 4 more days! Woo hoo!:whoo: Have a great day all!